It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This is a book meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. A great way for readers to share their week.

Another week gone by and I still haven't posted any reviews. I will this week, I promise. I don't want to get too far behind and for the only thing on my blog to be this meme (as fun as it is). Otherwise I had a good week. I did lots of crafting, some baking, lots of reading and of course some study and course work were thrown in there. Oh, and I am now sitting at four books read for this month. I just need to finish one more book and I will have beaten January and February!

Last week I read;

The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler. Not my favourite by Tyler but I still enjoyed it.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I was having a geek out at almost every page of this book. Another book on my favourites of 2013 list.

Just now I am reading;

Capital by John Lanchester. Not sure about it but as I am only 20 pages in I am trying not to make any judgements.

Next I plan to read;

The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King. This seems to be my year to catch up with the few King books I have missed. Looking forward to this one as I loved the Dark Tower series. Problem is that my memory may not be up to it. I read the Dark Tower when they were first released in hardback so it's been a while.

Has everyone else had a good week?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This is a book meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. A great way for everyone to share their reading week.

I am doing two weeks in one. Feel this poor blog is being neglected but I promise there will be some reviews soon.

Last two weeks I read;

The collected stories - Lorrie Moore. This was every bit as amazing as I expected it to be. This would sell even the most hard short story hating person onto the joy of them. Several collections of her short stories spanning 660 pages and I still wanted more.

The Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick. After seeing it reviewed on Kill Me If I Stop I had to pick this up. Sadly I could only get the film tie in cover (grrr). However, this was a fantastic book and I am glad I read it rather than see the film. I quite fancied the film too but I can happily live life without it now.

Just now I am reading;

Did You Miss Me? - Karen Rose. I am a bit meh about this book. I think this will be my last Karen Rose.

Next I plan to read;

The Woman Who Died A Lot - Jasper Fforde. Why have I waited so long for this? I love this series and I knew the book was out. Normally I can't wait for the paperback but this time I have. Looking forward to it.

How has you reading been going?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

This is a book meme hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It's a fantastic way for everyone to share their reading week.

I finally admitted it last week that the last few months I sort of lost my reading mojo. I had a book pile there that I was less than excited about and I was at a loss for what to read next. Last week I think I found my mojo again and I actually managed to finish two books. The last few days I have also been going round book blogs more than I have the last two months. Mainly getting ideas for future reads but also to see what everyone else was up to. I left a few comments and was sad to see that a few blogs that I enjoyed I have disappeared. That's the way blogging life goes mind you. Hopefully though I will keep up with the momentum as going round the blogs I realised I missed talking with people about books.

Last week I read;

Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima. This is the first book in a tetraology. A beautifully written Japanese classic. Once again recommended by my classic loving friend.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. This saw me finally with a book I couldn't leave alone. Read it in two days. Great read.

Just now I am reading;

The Collected Stories - Lorrie Moore. It's actually a few of her collections in one book. Have been wanting to read this for years and finally got myself a copy (Glasgow library didn't stock it). Really enjoying it so far. Lots of unique characters in there.

Next I plan to read;

Did You Miss Me? - Karen Rose. Every time I buy a book by this author it's always on a whim. This one is no exception. Thought it would be good to mix series with light as I don't want this reading fervor to go away.

What have you all been reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading!

This is a book meme by Sheila of Book Journey. A fun way to share our reading week.

Last week was one of the most stressful weeks I've had in a long time. It resulted in very little sleep and little reading. That all changed by the end of the week but I only got one book read because of it.

Last week I read;
"A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow" by George R. R. Martin. The best book in the series so far. I honestly didn't think it could improve but it has.

Just now I am reading:
"Hunger" by Michael Grant. So far so good. My doubts about this series haven't been realised and I am enjoying it. However, what I really wanted to read was the next George R. R. Martin book.

So this week I plan to read;
"A Storm of Swords 2: Blood and Gold" by George R. R. Martin. Very much looking forward to this. It's also part of my books I should have read by now challenge.

I held a birthday giveaway last week. Falaise won the lovely edition of Jane Eyre. Thanks again to everyone who took part. I loved reading your replies to my question.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading!

It's Monday is a book meme by Sheila over at Book Journey. It's a great way of sharing our reading week.

Last week was a good one although that first book I was just finishing it last week. I had read most of it the previous week.

Last week I read;
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin. This is the second book in the series and I am still loving it.

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. This was for my one classic a month. Loved every page of this book. Will definitely be reading more Wharton in the future.

Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie. The second novel starring Poirot. Granted not his best but Hastings comedy value more than made up for it. Still a great read. Love Christie!

Gone by Michael Grant. Part of my battle with my YA tbr pile. I enjoyed this one although I'm wary about how the rest of the series will go.

Just now I am reading;
A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow by George R. R. Martin. This is the third book in the series which has been split in two. I have only just started it but I'm expecting to love it just as much as the others.

Next I plan to read;
Hunger by Michael Grant. Since I have it there and I did enjoy the first one I am going to read it next. Hopefully this will help me with my tbr pile.

I had lots of good news last week. The main one being that I have been offered a place on the nursing degree. It means I don't have to do the access course which I signed up for. I'm so excited about it but am aware that it will have an impact on my reading. I am more than sure it will be worth it though.

I also started a birthday giveaway since my blog turned one year last week and it's my birthday at the end of this week. There are no rules to the giveaway. Just sign up if you fancy winning a lovely copy of Jane Eyre. I'll announce the winner on Sunday.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading!

It's Monday is a book meme by Sheila over at Book Journey. This 100th time Sheila has posted this meme and she's having a giveaway to celebrate. Worth going over and having a look. Plus it's always fun to see how others have planned out their reading week.

Last week I read;
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. Have to admit that I hated this book. Will not be reading more by this author.

The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen. This was for my Books I Should Have Read By Now challenge. Am pleased to say my tbr pile is going down. I quite enjoyed this one.

Just now I am reading;
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin. The size of the text in this one is slowing me down. I am enjoying it but the tiny text is irritating me. Mainly because book 1 didn't have text this small and neither does book 3. I would much rather there were more pages.

Next I plan to read;
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. This was one of my purchases this month. Sadly I couldn't get a decent image of the Everyman edition.

I am also hoping to read The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie. Another purchase from this month. It's the second Poirot book and I'm very much looking forward to it.

What are you reading this week?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading!

This is a book meme by Sheila of Book Journey. It's a great way of sharing our reading week.

I had another good week and read;

Mary Tudor by Anna Whitelock. Interesting and readable but not quite enough detail for me.

Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut. This was a re-read for me. Loved it this time round.

The Bachman Books by Stephen King. Proves that King is more than just a horror writer.

Just now I am reading;
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. Have finally come off my YA ban. Won't get through my TBR pile if I don't. Not the best choice as I am really not enjoying it.

Next I plan to read;
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin. Really can't wait to read this one. Loved the first one.

What are you reading?